goblet
Object NameGoblet
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1700-1750
Place MadeEurope; probably Germany
Techniqueblown, overlay, engraved, cut
SizeH: 7 7/16"; D (rim): 4 7/16", (base): 4 3/4"
Accession Number64.3.17
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless, transparent dark blue non-lead glass; blown, overlay, engraved, cut. Large conical bowl; band of polished circular facets below the rim; six vertical bands of three similar facets each; engraved continuous scene around the bowl, depicting two men meeting, one holding a sword and leading a horse, in front of an elaborate building; trees and bushes in the remainder of the landscape; sharp bladed knop at the base of the bowl; hollow blue-lined inverted baluster stem; large circular foot with folded rim; rough pontil mark.Provenance
Source
Th. u. E Rose
- 1964-05-20
